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Naoto 直人 – Japanese boy given name
Naoto (直人) is read なおと and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 直人, the characters mean: straightaway + person. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Naoto
Naoto (直人 or 尚斗) means honest person or noble Big Dipper.
How to write Naoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 直人 | なおと | straightaway + person | 10 |
| 直十 | なおと | straightaway + ten | 10 |
| 修人 | なおと | discipline + person | 12 |
| 名音 | なおと | name + sound | 15 |
| 流音 | なおと | current + sound | 19 |
| 直登 | なおと | straightaway + ascend | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Naoto
Naoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Naoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なおと |
| Katakana | ナオト |
| Kanji (most common) | 直人 |
Full name examples
- Naoto Yuki (Japanese order: 結城直人, ゆうき なおと)
- Naoto Kono (Japanese order: 河野直人, こうの なおと)
- Naoto Maki (Japanese order: 牧直人, まき なおと)
How to pronounce Naoto
Break it into 2 parts: nao · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written なおと.
Questions about Naoto
What does Naoto mean in Japanese?
Naoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 直人, combines these meanings: straightaway + person. Other spellings include 直十 (straightaway + ten), 修人 (discipline + person), 名音 (name + sound).
How do you write Naoto in kanji?
The most common way is 直人 (なおと). It can also be written 直十, 修人, 名音, 流音, 直登.
How do you write Naoto in katakana?
Naoto is ナオト in katakana and なおと in hiragana.
Is Naoto a boy or girl name?
Naoto is mostly used for boys.
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